Chuck Norris Was Not Actually Invincible
Chuck Norris died March 19 at 86 in Hawaii — action star, martial arts champion, internet meme immortal, and the gap between the man and the myth.
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War Anxiety Is Still in Your Pocket
A week into the doomscrolling crisis, the research is catching up to the anecdote — and the data says your phone is doing exactly what your therapist warned you about.
World TB Day: 350,000 Fell Ill in the Americas, 30,000 Died
PAHO marked World TB Day reporting 350,000 cases and nearly 30,000 deaths in the Americas, with 77,000 undiagnosed.
Bird Flu Enters Its Fourth Year; Cambodia Reports Second Case of 2026
H5N1 avian influenza has now sustained spread for four years in the U.S., while Cambodia confirmed its second human case of 2026.
How to Talk to Your Children About a War They Can See
Child psychologists say parents should acknowledge what kids are seeing on their phones rather than pretending the war isn't visible.
The Four-Dollar Gas Survival Guide
With the national average above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, AAA and consumer experts offer practical tips for cutting fuel costs.
April Weather Outlook: More Heat, El Nino Probability Rising
NOAA's April outlook calls for above-average temperatures across most of the U.S. as El Nino development probability rises.
Nostalgia Trend: 2026 Is the New 2016, and the Internet Is Stuck
The '2026 is the new 2016' trend has flooded TikTok and Instagram with flower crowns, puppy filters, and throwback selfies.
When Wellness Optimization Became the Disease
Health experts warn that obsessive self-tracking — sleep scores, glucose monitors, supplement stacks — is producing a new anxiety disorder, not better health.
Should You Tell Your Coworker About the AI?
Workplace ethicists are divided on whether employees who know AI is replacing a colleague have a moral obligation to warn them.
The Week in Deaths: Chuck Norris, Lionel Jospin, Gino Paoli
The week's notable deaths include Chuck Norris (86), former French PM Lionel Jospin (88), and Italian songwriter Gino Paoli (91).